25/Jul/2023
Changes in the methodology of medical teaching due to the COVID-19 pandemic
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2023AO0101
Highlights Teaching method preferences of medical students 162 and teachers 71 were evaluated. Both groups showed high satisfaction and a sense of learning in virtual classes. The virtual method resulted in worse retention of attention. The virtual method also showed higher interference from the external environment. ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the perceptions of students and teachers regarding remote teaching modality in comparison with the traditional face-to-face method. Methods In this observational, retrospective, comparative, single-center study, questionnaires containing three major […]
Keywords: COVID-19; Education, distance; Education, medical; Learning; Motivation; Pandemics; School teachers; Students; Surveys and questionnaires; Teaching
09/Nov/2022
Evaluation of laparoscopic skills in medical students
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2022AO0091
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the laparoscopic skills of medical students and identify personal characteristics in terms of greater easiness in performing laparoscopic surgical procedures. Methods This study included medical students in the 6th semester of a Medical School in Brazil who answered 10 questions concerning their habits and characteristics. A laparoscopic platform and an abdominal synthetic model were used to assess surgical skills comprising the three following surgical steps: to pass the needle through the trocar and to place it […]
Keywords: General surgery; Laparoscopy; Learning; Motor skills; Teaching
01/Feb/2019
Assessing how emergency and trauma ultrasonography is taught to medical students
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2019AO4469
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate a method aimed at teaching ultrasound techniques to medical students in emergency settings. Methods A prospective study conducted with 66 sixth-year undergraduate medical students. Students participated in theory and practicing sessions with a 5-hour load; knowledge acquisition was assessed through pre- and post-course and 90-day tests. A questionnaire were distributed to the students after course completion for theoretical and practical knowledge assessment. Results Average pre-test grade in theoretical content evaluation was 4.9, compared to 7.6 right […]
Keywords: Educational measurement; Emergency medicine; Multiple trauma; Teaching; Ultrasonography